beauty insider: THE NUTRIENTS YOU NEED FOR HEALTHY, GLOWING SKIN

Teresa Cutter

1. COLLAGEN PROTEIN TO KEEP SKIN FIRM
Collagen gives strength and structure to the skin but can break down as you age, leading to saggy, dehydrated skin and pronounced wrinkles. Including quality collagen into your diet can make your skin firmer and less prone to wrinkles. That’s why I’ve designed my Healthy Chef Collagen Protein to be the purest and collagen supplement available and the highest source of amino acids for healthy skin, hair and nails.

2. ANTIOXIDANT-RICH MATCHA GREEN TEA TO COMBAT AGEING
There’s a reason why people in the Japanese and Korean culture have beautiful ageless skin. Matcha has been used in Southeast Asia and Korea for centuries because it was believed to be a precious medicine and provided long life. Ceremonial Grade Matcha Tea is the finest grade of green tea available. It’s a potent superfood powder containing higher levels of antioxidants than regular green tea. These antioxidants control the effects of free radicals and UV radiation, so the skin is protected from exposure to the sun, wind and other environmental pollutants.

3. FRUITS + VEGETABLES FOR ANTIOXIDANTS
Berries are an outstanding source of many phytochemicals including the anthocyanins that act as antioxidants (in addition to many other benefits). They work around the clock to protect skin from premature ageing. An easy way I get my intake of antioxidants is from
Healthy Chef Organic Superfood which I add to my morning protein smoothie or into Greek yoghurt for a delicious snack. It’s made from wholefoods and is designed to help boost the intake of fruit, vegetables and greens in the diet.

4. OLIVE OIL + OTHER HEALTHY FATS FOR THAT DEWY GLOW
We need a source of good fats in our diet to help us absorb nutrients from our vegetables and fruits, keep our skin glowing. Cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil contains oleic acid, which helps us to absorb other vitamins and nutrients from our foods. Olive oil is also a wonderful microbial so it’s great for gut issues such as IBS. Other healthy fats to include in your diet are avocado and wild caught fish that are rich in anti-inflammatory omega-3s. Remember it’s the essential fatty acids and antioxidants in fish and vegetables that help the skin appear supple, radiant and glowing.

5. PURE WATER FOR HYDRATION AND THAT OUTWARD GLOW
Drink plenty of water each day. Aim to drink a minimum of 2–3 litres per day (8–12 glasses). Water nourishes the digestive tract, supports the absorption of nutrients and removes waste and toxins. If your skin is not getting the sufficient amount of water, the lack of hydration will present itself by turning your skin dry, tight and flaky. Dry skin has less resilience and is more prone to wrinkling.

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